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Hospital bag checklist

Plan a hospital bag for you, your baby and an accompanying person. This editable starter uses example quantities; your maternity unit's own packing instructions take priority.

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Before buying, confirm what your unit supplies, how it wants baby clothes packed and what to bring for the journey home.

Your checklist

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Choose one plan per row. The checkbox is separate. If you own some and need more, split the item into two rows. Optional items start as Skip.

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Keep within reach

Hospital document folder

Quantity: 1 · Already own

Pack the documents your unit requests separately; do not enter their personal details in this list.

Phone charger and cable

Quantity: 1 · Already own

Check your existing charger and connector before buying another.

Clothes for you

Loose, comfortable outfit

Quantity: 1 · Already own

Start with something you already wear; check any clothing instructions from your unit.

Nightwear

Quantity: 2 · Already own

Check existing options and your unit's list before buying a maternity set.

Comfortable clothes for going home

Quantity: 1 · Already own

Use an existing outfit; keep it easy to find among the other changes.

Comfortable underwear

Quantity: 5 · Already own

Check your own supply first; disposable versions are an option, not a reason to buy a large pack.

Comfortable bras

Quantity: 2 · Already own

Choose styles that fit; a nursing version is optional according to your feeding plans.

Slippers or shower sandals

Quantity: 1 · Already own

Check a suitable pair you already own before buying hospital-only footwear.

Washing and everyday comfort

Everyday toiletries

Quantity: 1 · Already own

Pack your usual small wash kit rather than buying a complete new travel set.

Towels

Quantity: 2 · Already own

Use or borrow clean towels; mark Provided only after your unit confirms it supplies them.

Packs of maternity pads

Quantity: 2 · Need to buy

Confirm whether the unit supplies these and which type it asks you to bring before buying.

Pack of breast pads

Quantity: 1 · Skip

Optional; leave skipped unless you decide they are useful, then start with a small pack.

Water bottle

Quantity: 1 · Already own

An existing bottle is enough; no special maternity model is needed for packing.

Small snack supply

Quantity: 1 · Skip

Optional and subject to the unit's instructions; pack a modest amount if useful.

Bag for laundry

Quantity: 1 · Already own

Reuse a spare bag to keep used clothing apart from the clean changes.

Eye mask

Quantity: 1 · Skip

A comfort extra; pack an existing one only if you find it useful.

For your baby

Baby bodysuits

Quantity: 3 · Need to buy

Check gifts and clothes you already have; adjust the number to your unit's instructions.

Baby sleepsuits

Quantity: 3 · Need to buy

Use suitable existing or borrowed clothes; confirm the requested size and fabric before adding more.

Baby's going-home outfit

Quantity: 1 · Already own

Choose from the packed clothes if suitable; a separate special outfit is optional.

Small pack of nappies

Quantity: 1 · Need to buy

Check the unit's supply and requested size before buying; avoid a large initial stock.

Cotton wool or wipes

Quantity: 1 · Need to buy

Bring the option your unit requests if it is not supplied; one small pack is a starting example.

Muslin cloths

Quantity: 2 · Already own

Check existing clean cloths before buying a dedicated new set.

Baby hat, if requested

Quantity: 1 · Skip

Add according to the unit's packing instructions or the journey home; check what you already have.

Baby blanket, if requested

Quantity: 1 · Skip

Add if your unit asks for it or it is useful for the journey; reuse a suitable one before buying.

Journey home and companion

Newborn car seat for the journey home

Quantity: 1 · Skip

Required for a car journey: confirm newborn suitability, vehicle fit, local approval and installation. Compare the exact model only if buying.

Companion's clothes and wash kit

Quantity: 1 · Skip

Optional according to the visit or stay; pack existing basics after checking the unit's visiting arrangements.

Before you shop

Check supplies before buying

Ask the maternity unit about pads, towels, nappies and baby clothes. Mark confirmed supplies as Provided, then adjust the quantities you will bring to the unit's list.

Start with your own bag and clothes

Rows marked Already own are a prompt to check your cupboards, not a claim about what you have. Reuse suitable clothes and toiletries, or borrow an everyday bag or towel before buying a special set.

Make the first things easy to find

Keep your charger and first change of clothes in an accessible pocket. Put personal hospital documents in a separate folder; keep document numbers and medical details out of the shared shopping list.

Settle the trip home before comparing seats

If travelling by car, check the newborn seat's fit, local approval and installation instructions first. If you need to buy one, compare the exact model and included base; a family seat needs known history, suitable age and its instructions.

Questions about this list

Do I need to buy a ready-made hospital bag?

No. An existing bag can hold what your maternity unit asks you to bring. Check your own clothes, towels and toiletries first, then buy only the missing items.

How many baby clothes and nappies should I pack?

The quantities here are editable examples. Use your unit's instructions and confirmed supplies to decide what to pack; do not treat this starter as the required amount for every stay.

What can stay skipped?

Comfort extras and companion supplies can stay skipped if they are not useful. Add the baby hat or blanket if your unit or journey requires them. If travelling home by car, arrange a suitable car seat rather than leaving that need unresolved.

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